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Does Alcohol Interact With Arthritis Medicine?

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Posted on Wed, 3 Aug 2016
Question: hi ,my father is an alcoholic and has underwent a surgery.He is under medications for diabetes,hypertension and recently for lowering his uric acid levels.He has got a type of arthritis due to renal problems and has been Prescribed tablets for that too.For a month he gave up alcohol and was strictly under medications.But today he has got very stressed,frustrated and took alcohol.really worried on his condition.
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
How much quantity did he take?

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this difficulty with your dad regarding alcohol. I understand it is very important that he gives this up but if he gets to take minute volumes once in a while, it may be wiser not to scold at him but express support and let him understand that you share with his struggles. Giving up alcohol is not easy and appreciate him for having gone that long without taking it and suggest that if he could put in more efforts, that will be helpful for him to regain his health and get well faster. Tell him you all love him and get him to think of you fighting for him to stay healthy than him seeing it as a fight for him to give up what he loves. Certainly, there are medications which can help if all friendly and non drugs efforts fail to help.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask of more information and clarifications if need be.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (14 hours later)
can you review my father's blood tests reports?
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (2 days later)
Brief Answer:
Brief answer: Upload your report

Detailed Answer:
Detailed answer:

I am sorry for the late reply.

Unfortunately I do not see your reports to review. Can you upload reports on this page using upload feature.

Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Does Alcohol Interact With Arthritis Medicine?

Brief Answer: How much quantity did he take? Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about this difficulty with your dad regarding alcohol. I understand it is very important that he gives this up but if he gets to take minute volumes once in a while, it may be wiser not to scold at him but express support and let him understand that you share with his struggles. Giving up alcohol is not easy and appreciate him for having gone that long without taking it and suggest that if he could put in more efforts, that will be helpful for him to regain his health and get well faster. Tell him you all love him and get him to think of you fighting for him to stay healthy than him seeing it as a fight for him to give up what he loves. Certainly, there are medications which can help if all friendly and non drugs efforts fail to help. I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask of more information and clarifications if need be.